Trainee Accountant Opportunities 2026

Trainee Accountant Opportunities 2026

Training to become a qualified accountant is a rewarding and challenging career and can open up a whole host of opportunities for you. Albert Goodman are looking to train and develop people who could be our future partners and leaders, and our vacancies are open to graduates with any degree, as well as school leavers, and those looking for a career change. Our trainees are an important part of our strategy and the growth of our firm.

We’ve now opened the recruitment process for our 2026 trainee intakes. If successful you would most likely join us on one of three inductions; these are being held in March, July and August.

Albert Goodman have 5 offices across the South West; Taunton, Yeovil, Weymouth, Bristol and Weston-super-Mare. Whilst completing your application you will be able to select which of these locations you’d like to be considered for.

To find our next generation of trainees, we will be holding assessment events throughout 2026. These recruitment days give you the opportunity to showcase your skills, learn about life at AG, and most importantly meet some of our brilliant people! 

The role

Depending on your academic history and experience, you will be completing a chosen training qualification – this could be the AAT or ACA. We also offer specialist Tax qualifications – ATT and ACA/CTA. Alongside studying, you will be an integral member of the team, providing a professional service to clients and gaining the hands-on experience needed to become a qualified accountant. 

We provide and fund:

• Technical training with recognised training providers
• Tuition/Revision Courses
• Student Registration Fees
• Annual Student subscriptions
• Books and materials
• Exemption/examination entry fees
• Paid study leave for courses and exams

Departments

We work across a variety of sectors and have a range of specialist teams. As part of our recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to make us aware of any departments which are of particular interest to you, and we can also look at matching your talents to one of our teams. These include:

• Audit
• Corporate Finance
• Personal Tax
• Corporate Tax
• Business Services
• Farms & Estates
• Medical
• Outsourced Finance
• Trusts & Estates

About AG 

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals. 

We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can-do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressive and impactful. 

Our people are vital to our continued success and we are always looking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders. 

Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued, and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.

What sets us apart

A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take. 

We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives. 

We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023. 

We were named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK in 2022, as well as a “World Class Place to Work” in 2024. 

What we need from you

• For you to be a confident and collaborative team player
• The ability to demonstrate outstanding customer service to clients
• Self-motivation and a strong work ethic
• Happy working accurately with figures

To achieve a qualification and to consistently give the best and most up to date advice to clients, you will need to be competent at studying and passing exams. Your historic academic or professional results are used as a guide when shortlisting, however we will also consider other factors such as experience, other qualifications and skills. As an indicator for the following qualifications, we look for:

AAT / ATT – Ideally a minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including Maths and English and a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent) 

ACA / CTA – Ideally a minimum of a 2:2 in your degree or equivalent, although the subject of your degree is not important

 What we can give you in return

We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus, the option to buy and sell holiday
• Salary reviews every 6 months while you are a trainee. Once qualified, these will be held yearly.
• Group pension scheme
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family
• One volunteering day per year
• Cinema society discounts
• GymFlex discounts
• Bupa health and cash plans available
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes